But Morrel, disappointed in his expectations of exciting fear, was conscious only of the other's condescension.

Villefort had calculated rightly.
"No," said Morrel; "I am not mistaken.

I have known him for ten years, the last four of which he was in my service.

Do not you recollect, I came about six weeks ago to plead for clemency, as I come to-day to plead for justice.

You received me very coldly.